Lamborghini is showing off its new range-topping Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. As the name suggests, the latest and greatest Gallardo variant is based on the race car used in the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo, the automaker's exclusive annual racing series.

So what are the differences between the race-spec Gallardo and the upcoming road-going version? Not much, according to the Italian supercar maker. The Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale will be powered by the familiar and potent mid-mounted, 5.2-liter, V-10 engine rated at 562 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque. Power is routed to all four wheels via Lambo's e-gear, six-speed automatic transmission with programmable Thrust Mode -- Lamborghini's launch control system that revs the engine to 5000 rpm for optimal starts. Lamborghini estimates the Super Trofeo will only need 3.4 seconds to scoot from 0-62 mph, while top speed is limited to 199 mph.

Not only is the Super Trofeo super-fast, but it's also super-light, with a curb weight of 2954 pounds, exactly matching the Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera. That's not surprising, as both Gallardo variants employ heavy use of carbon fiber throughout the car, including door panels, a portion of the center console, and seat shells. Also constructed of carbon fiber is the engine compartment lid, which is easily removable and held in place by a quick-release system pulled from the race car.

The Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale is available in three paint colors: Grigio Telesto, Bianco Monocerus, and Rosso Mars red, which Lamborghini says is a throwback to the days when race cars were painted according the competitor's home nation. The brake calipers are also painted red, while wheels, body kit, and rear spoiler provide contrast with a matte or glossy black finish. Inside, the red and black color scheme continues on to the suede and leather trim with contrast stitching. Carbon fiber and dark chrome metal switchgear add to the cabin's super sport feel.Available options cater to both race- and luxury-minded customers and include carbon-fiber ceramic brake discs, a roll cage, four-point safety belts, a fire extinguisher, satellite navigation, and Bluetooth connectivity.

0-60 really doesn't matter whatsoever. I don't understand why it is such a big deal in the industry and forums. What matters is handling, acceleration from 30+,quarter mile times, cause really how many people who can afford these cars race at dragstrips (or race at all) and use launch control on a regular basis. Get real people.

@DJSMBA ... thats b/c its a Porsche and will kill the Lambo. Lambos never win any contests against Ferraris or Porsches or McLa ... oh yes they do look great and seems like they got 5000 HP. Oh Porsche has 100 lb-ft than this one. Torque counts !!!

@DJSMBA It will do a 3.0 0-60 thats just an estimate, the 458 was estimated at 3.5 or something, and remember the Enzo from Ferrari was 3.65 sec and pulls 3.3. Point is Italian car manufacturers always underrate their figures.Any car that does a sub-4sec 0-60 will make your eyes stay open.

For the person who said that "it only gets to 60 in 3.4 sec??"... Only? I'm guessing your daily commuter is a Formula 1 car.. I dunno bout the rest of you, but to me, 3.4 sec is effin FAST.. Anything under 4 sec in my book is Super car territory. Hell, it wasn't too long ago that anything under 5 SEC was Super car territory. I'm only curious to know why its limited to 199mph? What, is Lamborghini seriously thinking that "Ohhh, well, that extra few MPH topping out at 207 is just waaay to unsafe, we'd better limit it to just 199..".. haha, yaaa, pretty sure your gonna be minced meat at either speed.